Paul E. Lathbury

Paul E. Lathbury, age 77, of Frankford, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. Born in Salisbury, MD, on July 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Lathbury and the late Dollie J (Hitchens) Lathbury. Raised on the family poultry farm outside of Frankford, DE, Paul was a graduate of Lord Baltimore High School Class of 1965 and attended the University of Delaware. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Paul had a successful career with Delmarva Power & Light, dedicating over 30 years of service as a maintenance supervisor. He loved fishing and, in his younger years, enjoyed racing go-carts. Known for his intellectual mind, Paul could fabricate or fix almost anything and was an excellent mechanic. He will be remembered as a dedicated son and a loving and supportive Dad and Pop Pop.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd R. Lathbury. He is survived by his two daughters, Jackie Drugash and her husband, Billy, and Audra Lathbury and her fiancé, John Hall; six grandchildren, Lindsay Hull and her husband, Sean, Racquel Zolper and her husband, Jared, Abigail Lathbury, Jarrett Joseph, Logan Wilson, and Ty Wilson; and three great-grandchildren, Briar Hull, Nolan Hull, and Vader Hull.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945, where friends and family may gather after 10 AM. Interment will follow at St. George's Cemetery in Clarksville, DE.